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For sale
£1,250,000Guide price

Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QQ

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Apartmenttype
1,523sq ft
Share of Freeholdtenure

Listed 2 Mar 2026 · Poole

How the price compares

This home£1,250,000£821 per sq ft
Median 3 bed in BH13£600k39 homes listed · £411 per sq ft
Difference+108%above the area median

Key features

  • First-floor apartment on Sandbanks beachfront
  • Direct access from the development to award-winning sandy beaches
  • Classical layout requiring cosmetic modernisation
  • Living/dining room with enclosed balcony
  • Separate kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility
  • Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony
  • Two further bedrooms and separate shower room
  • Private beach hut, highly desirable on Sandbanks
  • Garage and additional visitor parking
  • c. 50m to Rick Stein’s restaurant and local amenities

About this home

A rare beachfront Sandbanks apartment offering three bedrooms, enclosed balconies, beach hut, garage and visitor parking. Situated directly on award-winning golden sands with open sea views and superb potential to modernise.

Positioned directly on the award-winning sandy beaches of the Sandbanks Peninsula, this three-bedroom first-floor apartment has an open sea view across the sandy beach and the dunes, offering a rare opportunity to secure a prime coastal home with outstanding potential.

The apartment is well proportioned throughout and would benefit from cosmetic improvement, allowing an incoming owner to modernise and personalise the space to suit their own style while maximising its enviable beachfront setting. The accommodation comprises a living/dining room with access to an enclosed balcony, ideal for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the coastal atmosphere. The separate kitchen/breakfast room sits conveniently alongside a useful utility room, offering practical day-to-day living.

There are three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and access to a further enclosed balcony. Two additional bedrooms are served by a separate shower room, making the layout equally well suited to family living, guests, or use as a holiday retreat.

One of the standout features of this property is its direct beachside position, with immediate access to the golden sands for swimming, paddleboarding, and coastal walks. The apartment further benefits from its own beach hut, a highly sought-after asset on Sandbanks, along with a dedicated garage and visitor parking.

Sandbanks is renowned for its lifestyle and amenities, with the world-famous Rick Stein’s restaurant c. 50m away, and on the peninsula there are a selection of cafés, watersports facilities, and yacht clubs.

This apartment represents a rare chance to acquire a beachfront home in one of the UK’s most prestigious coastal locations, with scope to add value and create a truly exceptional seaside residence.

Pets permitted on licence. Sorry, no holiday lets. Service charge c. £5,275pa.

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Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority regarding planning permissions, flood risk, school catchment areas and proposed developments. All services and appliances have not been tested by the agent.

CGI images have been used to represent 'before and after' potential.

Internationally acknowledged, Sandbanks boasts the largest natural harbour in Europe with miles of Blue Flag award-winning golden sandy beaches and sheltered waters. It is the perfect location for enjoying the latest water sport or simply relax on the beach, embracing a fantastic coastal lifestyle.

Access to the beautiful award-winning sandy beaches is less than c.100m together with access to the harbour directly from the jetty at Northshore - perfect for taking a kayak or SUP to the water.

For eating out, the global brand of Rick Stein, with its waterfront restaurant, is located on the Sandbanks Peninsula and is extremely popular throughout the year. Other nearby eateries include The Tandy, Rockwater, The Cliff, Koh Thai, Lazy Jacks and The Jazz Café to while away a Sunday afternoon listening to live music. Across the chain ferry is also the delightful Pig on the Beach and highly regarded Shell Bay seafood restaurant.

The Sandbanks Chain Ferry crosses the short stretch of water from the peninsula across to the Isle of Purbeck, giving access to the renowned crystal clear bathing waters of Shell Bay and the prestigious area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is Studland. Further afield, the towns of Swanage, Wareham and Lulworth Cove and the magnificent Jurassic coastline are all accessible on foot, by bike or car, or the open top Breezer bus.

Feeling sporty? Tee off at Parkstone Championship golf course or enjoy the sporting and tennis clubs of Branksome and Whitecliff, all located less than 3 miles away. There’s a vibrant cultural scene in both Poole and Bournemouth, with world famous acts appearing at a multitude of venues.

Kindly note all distances are approximate and taken from Google maps.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
1,523 sq ft / 141 sq m
Council tax band
G
Tenure
Share of Freehold
Lease remaining
175 years left
Service charge
£5,275 per year
Parking
Allocated
Heating
Central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Parkstone Station2.6 mi
  • Poole Station2.9 mi
  • Branksome Station3.1 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in BH13 over the last 12 months: flat £350k · detached £2.05m · semi-detached £880k · terraced £535k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 8, Sandcastles, 28, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QE
Flat
Leasehold
10 Apr 2026£499,999
Flat 2, 48, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QF
Flat
Leasehold
19 Feb 2026£750,000
Flat 2, The Bays, 133, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QQ
Flat
Leasehold
7 Oct 2025£650,000
Apartment 1, The Bays, 133, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QQ
Flat
Leasehold
7 Oct 2025£600,000
Flat 5, Sandcastles, 28, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QE
Flat
Leasehold
6 Oct 2025£575,000
Flat 1, Carina Court, 137 - 139, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QQ
Flat
Leasehold
26 Sept 2025£1,697,500
Flat 3, Seahaven, 70, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QF
Flat
Leasehold
24 Sept 2025£535,000
Flat 19, Sandacres, 3, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7PW
Flat
Leasehold
31 Jul 2025£240,000
Flat 11, Sandhaven Court, 54 - 56, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QF
Flat
Leasehold
25 Jul 2025£530,000
Flat 2, Haven Court, 82, Banks Road
Poole BH13 7QG
Flat
Leasehold
18 Jul 2025£550,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BH13

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£6,253£125,000 deposit · £1,125,000 loan
Stamp Duty£68,750England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Tailor Made Estate Agents, Dorset and New Forest on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 02/03/2026.

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